Stanton, SchrockChelesa Nicolle Stanton of Russellville and Steven Eric Schrock of Dover are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Debbie and Marc Tucker and Billy and Karla Stanton, all of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of E.D Daily and the late Marion Jo Daily of Dardanelle, Billy and Harriet Stanton of Mountain View, and the late Joyce Stanton of Russellville. Chelsea graduated Dover High Sc...

Gilbreath, TaberJohnny and Reta Gilbreath of Branch announce the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Nikki Nickcole Gilbreath, to Johnny Lee Taber Jr., son of John and Minerva Taber of Paris. The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of County Line High School and a 2011 graduate from the Academy in Career Training where she attended for Cosmetology in Orlando, Fla. She is the granddaughter of Nell and the late John Robert Stroud of Appleton, and Jam...

Kearney 35th AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. Perry Kearney of Russellville recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 12, 1978, at First Baptist Church in Raleigh, Miss. They moved to Russellville where Perry worked at Arkansas Nuclear One for 33 years. The Kearneys are members of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. They have one daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Aaron Scruggs, also of Russellville.

Jordan 65th AnniversaryEd and Orletta Jordan of London recently attended a family reunion in Holland, Ohio, where they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary and Ed’s 90th birthday. The couple was married on Aug. 29, 1948, in Swanton, Ohio.

Lovell, WaltersEmma Jean Ward-Lovell of Russellville and Brett Randall Walters of Dover are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Debbie and Guy Freeling of Russellville and Richard Ward of Provo, Utah. She is the granddaughter of Wanda and Tommy Messina of Lakeland, Fla., Peggy Farley of North Little Rock, the late Edward Wilson, T.J. Farley, and Olive and Harry Ward. Emma is a 2009 graduate of Arkan...

Jacimore, WilsonJilliann Jacimore of Russellville and Jimmy Wilson of Morrilton are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Don and Roben Jacimore of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Peggy Bennett and the late James Bennett of London, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Race of Dardanelle, and Ms. Linda Jacimore and the late Bill Jacimore of Russellville. Jilliann graduated from Russellville High School in 2...

Births (Sept. 15, 2013)Hughes Erin and James E. Hughes of Waco Texas, welcomed their son, James Caleb Hughes, born Aug. 22, 2013. He weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces. Caleb has two sisters, Kristen and Adelyn, both age 3. His grandparents are Connie Adams Sloan and James L. And Peggy Hughes, all of Waco, Texas. Great-grandparents are Donald and Margaret Adams of Russellville, James W. Hughes and Ruby Fairchild of Waco, Texas, and Erwin Bamsch of Jarrell, Texas. Duffel ...

Duvall 50th AnniversaryForrest and LaVerne Duvall of Pottsville wil celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, with a come and go reception from 3-5 p.m. Their children will be hosting the event at Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Russellville. The couple were married Sept. 15, 1963, at Atkins Assembly of God by the late F.C. Bowen. LaVerne Johnson Duvall was the daughter of Obie and Vernie Johnson of Hunt. Forrest Duvall was the son of A...

Haney, DuvallAndrea Haney and Ethan Duvall are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Andrea is the daughter of Janet Haney of Fort Cobb, Okla., and Donald Haney of Knoxville. She is the granddaughter of the late James R. Bob Haney and Captola Haney of Atkins and Margetta Barrett and the late James Barrett of Hattieville. Andrea graduated from Atkins High School in 2008. She is employed at Arkansas Nuclear One of Entergy. Ethan is the...

Sherrill, GrahamBrooke Sherrill of Russellville and Brandon Graham of Clinton are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tony and Donna Sherrill of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Deon and Jo Sherrill, Don and Pat Williams, and Bill and Judy Chatterton and the great-granddaughter of Sue Barger, all of Harrison. Brooke is a 2010 graduate of Russellville High School and is currently enrolled in ...

Dennis, HugginsSamantha Diane Dennis of Danville and Dustin Adam Huggins of Whitehall are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Denver and Jeri Dennis of Danville. She is the granddaughter of Jack and Judy Jenkins, Mary Dennis and the late Denver Dennis Sr., all of Danville, and the late Betty Harris of Midland, Texas. Samantha graduated from Danville High School in 2006 and Arkansas Tech University w...

Epperson, HortonJoel and Lora Epperson of Russellville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Leah Beth, to Nicholas Horton, son of Tony and Tina Horton of Searcy. Leah is the granddaughter of Maellen Epperson, the late Morris Epperson of Maumelle, and Clara Hooker of Camden. She is a 2006 graduate of Russellville High School and a 2010 graduate of Arkansas Tech University where she acquired a Bachelor’s of Science degree in early...

Sturgis, CoughtryNisi Sturgis and Jordan Coughtry are announcing their wedding will be held at Thorn Crown Chapel in Eureka Springs on Sept. 21, 2013. Nisi is the daughter of Peggy (Wait) Sturgis and the late Harold Sturgis of Conway. Jordan is the son of Dean and Becky Coughtry of Schoharie, N.Y. Nisi and Jordan are both stage actors and currently reside in New York, N.Y.

Rogers, TolliverBrittany Marie Rogers of Russellville and Timothy Jordan Tolliver of Danville are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Steve and Tammy Rogers of Russellville, and the granddaughter of Duane and Shirley Noyes, and Eddie and Janet Rogers, all of Russellville. Brittany is a Pottsville High School graduate and attends Arkansas Tech University. She is employed as a senior teller at Arvest, B...

Duerr 25th AnniversaryDoug and Laquita (Elmore) Duerr of Russellville will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2013, at the Bethel Worship Center activities building. They were married on Sept. 2, 1988. Doug and Laquita have two children, Courtney Duerr and Madison Duerr of Russellville. The family attends the Bethel Worship Center and Doug is the director of Pope County EMS. Friends and family are invited to attend a...

Bradley, ShanklinRebecca Mitchell Bradley of Springdale, formerly of Russellville, and Jonathan Hale Shanklin of Martin, Tenn., are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Dr. Stanley C. and Kimberly Bradley of Springdale, formerly of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Bradley, Springdale, formerly of Russellville. Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Arkans...